Mongolian Beef

I used to love the Mongolian Beef I’d get from a local East Asian fast food joint. It’s not there anymore, but now we can make some of the greatness at home.

This one will be best when made in a cast iron skillet – clearly not how I made it the day I took the above pics.

NOTES: 2 green onions means 2 bulbs with all their tops. You should end up with more than double what it pictured in the right, middle pic above.

TIPS: Instead of Top Sirloin steak, I also like using flank steak (sold as London broil near me) – or you can use New York Strip steak. It’s all about what is easily accessible.

Mongolian Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Top Sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced into 1″ pieces on a bias (diagonally for us plain-speaking folk) for the green parts and thinly sliced for the white parts
• 1/3 cup coconut aminos
• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) – I like this recipe w/ a bite!
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 *pinch* (1/8 tsp) freshly ground sea salt

Directions

1. On a large cutting board, season 2 lbs sliced beef with 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1 large *pinch* (about 1/8 tsp) sea salt.
2. Place 3 Tbsp cornstarch in a large bowl.
3. Add seasoned beef slices and stir until fully coated.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on stovetop.
5. Add 1 Tbsp EVOO and heat.
6. Add 1 1/2 tsp ginger and 3 tsp minced garlic then sauté for 30 secs, until fragrant.
7. Add 1/3 cup coco aminos, 1/4 cup filtered water, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1 tsp red pepper – if using – into sauce, bringing to a boil.
8. Turn off stove and transfer sauce to a liquid measuring cup
9. Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat.
10. Add remaining 1 Tbsp EVOO.
11. Add coated beef slices, searing each side, until browned (about 90 secs per side).
12. Pour sauce over beef slices and stir together until beef slices are well coated.
13. Turn heat down and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens (about 4 mins).
14. Add sliced 2 green onions and cook for 2 mins, until sauce is desired consistency.

NUTRITION FACTS
Servings	4
Amount Per Serving	4 oz cooked beef + 2 Tbsp cooked sauce (just the amount that coats the cooked beef)
Calories	390
		%Daily Value*
Total Fat	22g	28%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	10g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.5g
Cholesterol	65mg	22%
Sodium	480mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate	12g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Total Sugars	9g
Added Sugars	8g
Protein	36g
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%
Calcium	40mg	3%
Iron	3mg	17%
Potassium	700mg	15%
Vitamin A	0mcg	0%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

#LowCarb #LowFat